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That awkward moment when you go on a blog or website to try and learn something, and have no clue what the heck they're talking about.. Especially when it comes to trying to take care of your hair. I mean, humectants? Sealants? WHAT?! I don't know about you, but I was completely lost trying to keep up the first time around. Just so you guys won't feel the same when I'm blogging about the magnificent mane we call hair, here are some terms for you to know:
1. Natural - the effortless reflection of one's true self; living
true to what genuinely resonates within
2. Porosity - the hair's ability to absorb and preserve moisture
3. Transitioning - the process of letting chemically altered hair
grow out so the natural hair can grow in
4. The Big Chop - the process of cutting off all of the chemically
altered hair (if you're transitioning and your natural hair is down to your back, when you cut all of the chemically altered hair off of your head, it is still considered The Big Chop)
altered hair (if you're transitioning and your natural hair is down to your back, when you cut all of the chemically altered hair off of your head, it is still considered The Big Chop)
5. TWA - Teeny Weeny Afro
6. Relaxer - alters the chemical make up of naturally curly hair and makes it straight (commonly known as "a perm")
7. Texturizer - think of it as a mild relaxer: it still changes the chemical make up of the hair, however, it only loosens the tightness of the curls, instead of completely removing them
8. Perm - alters the chemical make up of naturally straight hair, and makes it curly
9. Lye - a very strong and dangerous chemical called Sodium Hydroxide that can be found in some relaxers - you know that burning sensation you feel when the relaxer is left on for too long? Yeah, that's lye
10. Humectants - generally, they're conditioning agents that improve the surface of the hair by attracting and binding water molecules to themselves; the way that they work depend upon the weather conditions
11. Sealant - a product that is applied over a moisturizer to seal and trap the moisture on stands of hair
12. Shampoo - a cleaning agent that breaks up the deposits of oil and dirt in the hair
13. Conditioner - a product applied after shampooing the hair; it conditions it by restoring moisture and detangling it
14. Deep Conditioner - a conditioner left on the hair for an extended period of time; it conditions the hair cuticles by restoring moisture, preventing damage and making them stronger
15. Leave-In - a type of conditioner that is applied onto towel-dried hair, and is left without rinsing
16. Wash-n-Go - The process of washing your hair and rockin' the style that you have when you walk out of the shower
17. Co-Wash - using a conditioner on your hair without applying shampoo prior to it
18. Moisturizer - used to replace the natural oils in hair; they provide a soothing protective layer that maintains hydration, and improves the appearance of dry hair
19. Mineral Oils - a byproduct of petroleum, used as a moisturizer for hair; it can also detangle, and make the hair feel softer
20. Essential Oils - oils that carry a distinct scent, or essence from the plant it was extracted from; they each treat the hair in some way - ig. lavender oil, peppermint oil, tea tree oil, rosemary oil
21. Carrier Oils - these oils carry essential oils into the scalp; they nourish, strengthen, and moisturize the hair - ig. jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil, vitamin E oil
22. Protective Styling - styling the hair in a way that protects it(mainly the ends) from everyday elements
23. Cornrows - braided hair that is close to the scalp and parted into rows
24. Two Strand Twist - taking two sections of hair and repeatedly wrapping them around each other until the end of the strand is reached
25. Flat Twists - two strand twisting the hair in such a way that it is close to the scalp and parted into rows
26. Braid Out - taking out the braided hair and leaving it in a crimped, afro style
27. Twist Out - taking out the twisted hair and leaving it in an afro style
28. Bantu Knots (china bumps) - taking two strand twists and wrapping it around itself, until it forms a sort of bump
29. Pineappling - using a scarf or scrunchy to wrap your hair upward, leaving a little of the hair out on top; this method protects curly styles (like a braid out or twist out) for the next day or two
I hope this was helpful to you all. If there's a term that you feel should be added, leave a comment and I'll be sure to get back to you!
Grae & Kim J.
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